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Top Maldives destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in the Maldives in February. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.
All Maldives destinations
- Baa Atoll
- Baros Island
- Diva Island
- Gaafu Atoll
- Haa Alifu Atoll
- Huvadhu Atoll
- Huvafen Fushi
- Kuredu
- Kurumba
- Lhaviyani Atoll
- Lily Beach
- Maafushivaru
- Male
- Meemu Atoll
- Meeru Island
- Noonu Atoll
- North Ari Atoll
- North Male Atoll
- North Nilandhoo Atoll
- Raa Atoll
- Seenu Atoll
- South Ari Atoll
- South Male Atoll
- South Nilandhoo Atoll
- Vaavu Atoll
- Veligandu Island
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best time to visit Maldives (Male) is February based on the following average weather conditions.
Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]
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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
30
- Feb
31
- Mar
31
- Apr
32
- May
31
- Jun
30
- Jul
30
- Aug
30
- Sep
30
- Oct
30
- Nov
30
- Dec
30
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The weather guide for Maldives (Male) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Maldives overview
The Maldives consists of over one thousand low lying islands clustered in the North Indian Ocean but only two hundred are inhabited.
All have a hot, tropical climate with substantial rainfall during the southwest monsoon, which strikes between May and November.
Swimming and snorkelling are at their best between December and April when rainfall is at its lowest.
![Kuramathi Island Maldives Kuramathi Island Maldives](/images_blog/kuramathi-island-maldives.jpg)
Islands to the north can occasionally fall prey to cyclones generated in the Arabian Sea; these are most likely to hit between August and November, bringing high winds and bucketing rain.
What to pack for Maldives weather
Take very light clothes - temperatures and humidity are high throughout the year. Pack sturdy rainwear if travelling in monsoon season.
Which is the hottest month in the Maldives?
The hottest time of year in Male, Maldives is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in the Maldives?
In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Male, Maldives with 229mm on average. There are normally 16 days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the Maldives?
The sunniest time of year in Male, Maldives is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the Maldives?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Male, Maldives in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.
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